A Damsel in Distress

Name: A Damsel in Distress
Author: P. G. Wodehouse

A Damsel in Distress by P.G. Wodehouse: Plot Summary: The story follows the adventures of Lord Emsworth's niece, Georgina, who has been kidnapped by a gang of criminals. The Earl of Bucknershire hires the services of detective Tommy Traddles to rescue her. Along the way, Traddles encounters various eccentric characters, including a talking dog and a group of bumbling crooks. With the help of his trusty sidekick, Bingo Little, Traddles manages to track down Georgina and foil the kidnappers' plans.

By P. G. Wodehouse · First published 1919 · Genre: Comedy, Romance, Fiction · 27 chapters · 93,901 words

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Inasmuch as the scene of this story is that historic pile, Belpher Castle, in the county of Hampshire, it would be an agreeable task to open it with a leisurely description of the place, followed by some notes on the history of the Earls of Marshmoreton, who have owned it since the fifteenth century. Unfortunately, in these days of rush and hurry, a novelist works at a disadvantage. He must leap into the middle of his tale with as little delay as he would employ in boarding a moving tramcar. He must get off the mark with the smooth swiftness of a jackrabbit surprised while lunching. Otherwise, people throw him aside and go out to picture palaces.

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Work type: Novel
Author: P. G. Wodehouse
Date: 1919 CE
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Fiction, Adventure, Drama
Length: 93,901 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 2,465 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Comedy — The book is known for its humor and comedic plot twists, which are common elements in P.G. Wodehouse's writing.
Romance — There's a prevalent romantic subplot involving the main characters throughout the book.
Fiction — The work is entirely a product of the author's imagination, involving made-up characters and scenarios.
Adventure — The characters engage in various escapades and adventures throughout the narrative.